He had two tackles on kickoffs and ran 13 yards for a touchdown. It was the 17th rushing touchdown of his career, tying him for seventh in team annals with four other players.

“I try to get it done whenever my number is called,” said Tolbert who finished with six carries for 24 yards.

Nuts ‘n’ Bolts

• Eric Weddle’s interception in the second quarter was his sixth of the season but first since Halloween. With the pick, Weddle moved into a tie for second-most interceptions in the league.

• Inside linebacker Donald Butler suffered a foot injury and left the game in the second quarter. With Na’il Diggs inactive due to a chest injury, rookie Bront Bird replaced Butler, who returned in the third quarter and had eight tackles, including one for a loss and also tipped a pass that fell incomplete.

• Tight end Antonio Gates moved into third place on the Chargers’ all-time receiving yards list, passing Gary Garrison. Gates now has 7,538 career yards and trails only Hall of Famers Charlie Joiner (9,203) and Lance Alworth (9,584).

• Nick Novak’s 29-yard field goal in the first quarter was just the second of six attempts from less than 48 yards. Monday was the first time since Nov. 6 the Chargers scored more touchdowns (five) than the number of field goals they attempted (one).

• The Chargers are now 18-2 in December and January regular-season games under Turner.